Sonny was born in Kansas City, MO to Vincent and Mary (Schiavo) Piraro and graduated from Manuel HS in 1953. He began working for Ronnie’s Hair Salon in Antioch Center and later at Paris I Salon. He was an accomplished professional ice skater, touring the USA and Europe, for 20 years with both Holiday on Ice and Disney on Ice. Sonny also worked as the shows wardrobe manager helping to keep all the costumes clean and repaired for the performers. He worked behind the scenes making sure the ice show sparkled. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.
The Family wishes to thank all the nursing staff that took such wonderful care of Sonny at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron (Dover’s Point).
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Mary. Survivors include his sister, Theresa (Carl) Morrissey; his brother, Vincent Piraro; nieces, Anna Marie Morrissey; Carol (Frank) Ferrara; Ciana Piraro; great nieces, Lauren Turner and Alyssa Turner.
Visitation will be 10-12 PM on Friday, August 17, 2018, with a Rosary starting at 12 PM at White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial to follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Charles Catholic Church Revitalization Project or KC Pet Project at Zona Rosa.
